EACH speaks of Royal baby delight for the second time

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has spoken of their delight following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby daughter.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, became Royal Patron of EACH in January 2012 and has provided the charity with many great benefits including raising awareness and understanding of the charity’s services, boosting the media profile and inspiring people to raise funds.

Graham Butland, EACH Chief Executive, said: “We’d like to sincerely congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their second child. We’re delighted by the fantastic news.

“Her Royal Highness has shown great dedication to the role of EACH Royal Patron from the very beginning in January 2012, right throughout both pregnancies, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the support the charity has received.

“Most recently this includes Her Royal Highness’s attendance at two public events including the launch of the nook appeal in November to raise £10 million to build a new children’s hospice for Norfolk and a visit to the Emma Bridgewater factory in February to see the production of mugs being sold to raise funds for the nook appeal.

“We wish The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their daughter health and happiness.”

Following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child George in 2013, EACH saw a number of benefits including increased media coverage which helped raise awareness and interest of the charity and increased fundraising activity including donations to EACH in lieu of gifts for the birth. To make a donation to EACH visit: www.each.org.uk/donate.

EACH has helped us keep Stanley’s memory alive. And allows us to look to the futureBrad, Stanley's Dad

The play specialists are excellent and I also get inspiration from the activities they organise.Heather, Lucy’s mum

I really love going to the hospice. I’ve made friends there and get to do loads of fun stuff.Renee

We are also supported by the 24/7 True Colours nurses and it’s so reassuring knowing we can call on them whenever we need support or adviceHelen, William’s mum

Renee loves going to The Treehouse, but it’s great that care staff are also able to visit us at home too.Stacy, Renee’s mum

When we first heard about the hospice we were apprehensive because we didn’t know what to expect. When we got there we realised it was a lovely place where Renee would be well looked after, and we would be able to have a much-needed break.Stacy, Renee’s mum

EACH helped us with coping mechanisms and special ways of remembering Stanley.Brad, Stanley's Dad

EACH supports families when they’re at their absolute lowest, helping them to come to terms with their child’s illness, losing them and beyondBrad, Stanley's Dad

I didn’t realise hope was a gift until I became a mum. My little boy taught me many things and that was one of themClaire, Jacob’s mum

We arrived at the hospice feeling scared and alone. We had so many questions – they answered them all and more.Claire, Jacob’s mum

Children like Lucy don’t get the opportunity to go to sleepovers or to their friends for tea, so the interaction she has at the hospice is priceless.Heather, Lucy’s mum

I can’t imagine what it would have been like. Nobody should have to, every family should be offered the support we were, and are still gettingClaire, Jacob’s mum

EACH helps us to create lovely memories and has played an important part in all of our lives, not just Lucy’s.Heather, Lucy’s mum

It’s been a great opportunity to meet other parents in a similar situation, something that doesn't really happen anywhere else.Helen, William’s mum